TOKYO -- Japan's government is under renewed pressure to grant marriage rights to same-sex couples after a fourth court ruled that its failure to do so was at odds with the country's constitution.
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Japan court rules lack of same-sex unions at odds with constitution
Fourth ruling is step forward for LGBTQ community ahead of vote on anti-discrimination bill
Plaintiffs walk to Fukuoka District Court for a ruling in a lawsuit on same-sex marriage in Fukuoka, Japan, on June 8. © Kyodo
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